Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL pgAudit extension now masks sensitive data in logs
Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL now offers a new capability for its pgAudit extension, preventing sensitive string literals, such as passwords, from appearing in log query results. This enhancement improves security and privacy by masking potentially confidential information within audit logs. The feature is available for PostgreSQL version R20260712.01_06 and later, benefiting users needing stricter log redaction.
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You can use the pgAudit extension to prevent string literals that might indicate sensitive information, such as passwords and secrets, from appearing in your log query results. This pgAudit extension capability is supported on [PostgreSQL version].R20260712.01_06 or later. For more information, see Audit for PostgreSQL using pgAudit .
https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#August_31_2026
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